Quick answer: the Trafford Centre is open 10am–10pm Monday to Friday, 10am–9pm on Saturday and 12pm–6pm on Sunday. With weeknight trading to 10pm it is one of the few genuine late-night shopping destinations in Greater Manchester. Hours extend further in December and shorten on Christmas Day (closed) and Easter Sunday.
The Trafford Centre is one of the largest indoor shopping destinations in the UK, with more than 200 retailers and restaurants under a single landmark roof at Trafford Park, Manchester. Below you will find the centre’s opening hours for every day of the week, its Christmas, Boxing Day and Easter schedules, a categorised guide to the shops worth a special trip, and the practical detail — parking, trams and where to eat — that turns a browse into an easy afternoon out.
Trafford Centre Opening Times
The standard weekly hours below are the centre’s published mall schedule and apply outside the festive period and certain bank holidays, when extended evening hours come into play. Individual shops may keep slightly different hours, and a number of restaurants, the food court and the Odeon cinema run later into the evening — see the eating section below.
| Day | Trafford Centre hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10.00am – 10.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 10.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 10.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 10.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am – 10.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am – 9.00pm |
| Sunday | 12.00pm – 6.00pm |
The shorter Sunday day reflects the Sunday Trading Act — large retail units (above 280 square metres) are limited to six hours of trading on Sundays, so the centre runs a 12pm–6pm window with a short browsing buffer either side. Smaller units, the food court and the cinema typically open and close a little later.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Trafford Centre opening hours page before you travel.
Saturday Opening Times
On Saturday the centre trades 10am to 9pm — an eleven-hour day and the busiest of the week, particularly during sale weekends. The 10am door-open and the late-morning to mid-afternoon window see the heaviest footfall and the longest car park queues, especially at the Peel 5 and Regent multi-storeys nearest the main entrance. For a calmer browse, arrive at opening or come for the evening: the last couple of hours to the 9pm close are noticeably quieter. Saturday hours extend further during December and over the Easter weekend — see the festive table below.
Sunday Opening Times
On Sunday the centre runs 12pm to 6pm, the six-hour window the Sunday Trading Act allows for large stores. A handful of smaller units open their doors a little earlier for browsing, with the main retailers trading the full midday-to-six window. The food court, the Odeon cinema and the leisure venues — Namco Funscape, Laser Quest and Paradise Island Adventure Golf — keep longer Sunday hours and stay open into the evening. Sunday is the second busiest day after Saturday, and the calmest stretch is the first hour after the midday open.
Opening Times Today and Tomorrow
The standard hours above apply on any normal trading day. The exceptions are the December festive period, Christmas Day (closed), Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, and the spring and summer bank holiday Mondays — see the festive and bank-holiday sections below for those specific dates. If today or tomorrow falls outside any of those, the centre trades 10am–10pm Monday to Friday, 10am–9pm on Saturday and 12pm–6pm on Sunday.
Trafford Centre Christmas Opening Times: Boxing Day and New Year
Christmas hours run longer than the standard weekly schedule, with most December days extending into the evening to handle the run-up to Christmas and the post-Christmas sale. The operator typically publishes the exact 2026/27 festive schedule in late October or early November. The table below pairs the confirmed 2026 calendar dates with the centre’s typical festive pattern — treat the times as expected rather than published, and confirm nearer the time.
| Date (2026/27) | Typical hours — confirm in December |
|---|---|
| Late-night shopping evenings (mid-late December) | Extended to 10.00pm or later on selected dates |
| Thu 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) | 9.00am – 5.00pm (early close) |
| Fri 25 Dec (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Sat 26 Dec (Boxing Day) | Opens early, around 9.00am – 7.00pm |
| Sun 27 Dec | 12.00pm – 6.00pm (Sunday trading) |
| Mon 28 – Wed 30 Dec | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Thu 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 10.00am – 6.00pm (early close) |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 (New Year’s Day) | 11.00am – 5.00pm |
Boxing Day in particular runs on an early-start schedule — the centre typically opens earlier than the standard 10.00am to handle the post-Christmas sale rush, often from around 9.00am. Brand-led promotional pricing tends to drop at door-open rather than building through the day, so for serious bargain-hunting it is worth arriving close to opening. The exact Boxing Day hours are confirmed by the operator in December.
December brings the longest evening trading of the year, with selected dates in the final fortnight extended later than the usual 10.00pm close — typically the last weekend before Christmas plus the days immediately before Christmas Eve. The exact dates are confirmed each November on the operator’s site.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Trafford Centre opening hours page before you travel.
Trafford Centre Easter Opening Times and Bank Holidays
Trafford Centre Easter opening times follow a published seasonal pattern. Easter Sunday is closed by law for retail units over 280 square metres under the Sunday Trading Act — the same rule that applies to Christmas Day for retail. A small number of leisure operators (the cinema, food court restaurants and adventure golf) typically remain open on Easter Sunday on shorter hours. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday all trade on extended hours, often to 8.00pm or 9.00pm.
Trafford Centre opening times bank holiday Mondays — the early May bank holiday, the late May (spring) bank holiday and the August (summer) bank holiday — typically run on extended hours to 8.00pm. The exact bank holiday hours are published by the operator about three to four weeks before each date. Outside those bank holiday extensions, the centre runs the standard weekly hours.
Trafford Centre Shops on Sunday: Opening Hours
Sunday is the shortest shopping day at the Trafford Centre. The larger stores — Selfridges, John Lewis, M&S, Next, Primark and the like — trade 12pm to 6pm, the six-hour window the Sunday Trading Act permits for any shop floor above 280 square metres. Smaller boutiques may unlock their doors a little before midday for browsing, and the food court, Odeon cinema and leisure venues keep longer hours, so a Sunday visit easily stretches into the early evening over a meal or a film once the shops have closed.
If you are planning a Sunday trip, aim to arrive for the midday open: the first hour is the calmest of the day, and it gives you the full six hours of trading before the 6pm close. For families, Sunday is the gentlest day to visit — quieter malls, shorter car park queues and the leisure venues running their longer hours alongside the shops.
Key Trafford Centre Store Hours
The anchor stores broadly follow the centre’s mall hours, give or take a few minutes at either end. The table below gives the typical pattern for the largest tenants — useful if you are making a special trip for one shop in particular.
| Store | Typical hours (confirm for a special trip) |
|---|---|
| Selfridges | Mon–Fri 10am–10pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 12pm–6pm |
| John Lewis & Partners | Mon–Fri 10am–10pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 12pm–6pm |
| Marks & Spencer | Mon–Fri 10am–10pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 12pm–6pm |
| Next | Mon–Fri 10am–10pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 12pm–6pm |
| Primark | Mon–Fri 10am–10pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 12pm–6pm |
| Boots | Mon–Fri 10am–10pm · Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 12pm–6pm |
Shops at Trafford Centre: The Full List
The shops at Trafford Centre number more than 200 retailers and restaurants. A complete list of shops in Trafford Centre — the canonical Trafford Centre directory — covers anchor department stores, fashion across all price points, jewellery and watches, beauty and fragrance, sports, electronics, gifts and homeware, and a substantial food and drink offer. The categorised guide below gives a working overview; for the up-to-the-minute boutique-by-boutique status (including which units are temporarily closed for refit) the operator’s Trafford Centre directory is the canonical source.
Anchor department stores
Selfridges & Co, John Lewis & Partners, M&S and Next are the four anchor department stores at Trafford Centre. These four units alone account for a substantial share of the centre’s overall footprint, and each runs its own brand mix and ranges that you would not find concentrated in this number anywhere else outside central London or Birmingham.
Fashion: high street and premium
ZARA, H&M, MANGO, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius, River Island, New Look, Next, GAP, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Urban Outfitters, AllSaints, Reiss, BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Ted Baker, Hobbs, Whistles, Quiz, Coast, Karen Millen and Phase Eight all trade at the centre. Trafford Centre also hosts a strong premium menswear band including Charles Tyrwhitt, Moss, ARNE and the Lacoste and BOSS flagships.
Sportswear, outdoor and shoes
Lululemon, Gymshark, Foot Locker, Footasylum, JD Sports, New Balance, Vans, Skechers, Clarks, Schuh, Office, Dune London, Kurt Geiger, Carvela, Timberland, The North Face, Trailberg and Schuh Kids cover the sportswear, outdoor and footwear categories.
Beauty, fragrance and jewellery
Sephora, Lush, Molton Brown, Kiko Milano, Rituals, SPACE NK, Bath & Body Works, The Fragrance Shop, The Perfume Shop, Boots and Superdrug cover beauty and fragrance. Jewellery and watches at Trafford Centre is one of the strongest in the country: Beaverbrooks, Goldsmiths, Ernest Jones, H.Samuel, F.Hinds, PANDORA, Swarovski, Thomas Sabo and Lovisa, plus the dedicated luxury watch boutiques Rolex, OMEGA, Cartier, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Hublot and the Watch Lab — comparable only to Manchester city centre and the largest London malls.
Electronics, lifestyle and homeware
Apple Store, Samsung, Dyson, Sky, Three, Vodafone, EE, LEGO, Pop Mart, The Music Store, Smiggle, Build-A-Bear Workshop, ProCook, The White Company, Mamas & Papas, Next Home, H&M Home, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Waterstones and WHSmith cover electronics, gifting and homeware.
Food, drink and leisure
The Trafford Centre food and drink offer is unusually deep. Sit-down restaurants include San Carlo, Tampopo, The Real Greek, Las Iguanas, PizzaExpress, Pizza Hut, Pesto, Zizzi, Wetherspoon, All Bar One, TGI Fridays, Est Est Est, Coast to Coast, Five Guys, Shake Shack, Wingstop, Slim Chickens and Franco Manca. Quick-service includes PRET, Costa, Starbucks, Greggs, KFC, Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Hotel Chocolat, Cake Box, Whittard, Joe & the Juice and BLANK STREET COFFEE. Leisure venues include the Odeon cinema, Namco Funscape, Laser Quest and Paradise Island Adventure Golf.
The full and current shop directory — including which brands are temporarily closed for refit — is maintained on the operator’s site. The Trafford Centre directory is the canonical source for the up-to-date list of shops in Trafford Centre.
Trafford Centre Late Night Shopping
The Trafford Centre is one of the genuinely late-trading shopping destinations in the North West. Its 10.00pm weekday close means you can comfortably shop after work or after an early-evening meal Monday to Friday, with Saturday running to 9.00pm. December takes this further still, with selected dates in the final fortnight extended later than the usual 10.00pm — typically the last weekend before Christmas plus the days immediately before Christmas Eve. The exact festive late-night dates are confirmed by the operator each November.
For an evening visit, the food court and the Odeon cinema keep longer hours than the shops themselves — the cinema screens late into the night and the food court restaurants typically serve until 10.00pm or later. If you are deciding between the Trafford Centre and the city centre for an evening out, the centre holds the edge for weeknight retail hours, while Manchester Arndale and the Market Street stores are the more convenient option if you are already in town.
Getting to Trafford Centre
By car and parking
The Trafford Centre sits just off the M60 (Junction 9 / 10) at Trafford Park, with around 11,500 parking spaces across surface lots and multi-storey car parks. The headline appeal is that all standard parking is free — the only paid option is Premium Parking on the Peel 5 Upper Car Park at £7.50 all day, which gives you closer-to-entrance bays. Standard parks have a five-hour stay limit, which can be extended at Guest Services on production of receipts totalling over £10. There is no same-day return policy on Regent 1 and 2, so plan your in-and-out accordingly.
By Metrolink tram
The Manchester Metrolink runs a dedicated Trafford Park line with a stop at the Trafford Centre itself, served from Cornbrook for connections to Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and the city-centre lines. The journey from Manchester Piccadilly via Cornbrook is about 30 minutes. The tram stop is on the south side of the centre, a short covered walk to the main entrance.
By bus
The Trafford Centre Bus Station sits at the rear of the centre and is served by routes from Manchester city centre, Salford, Stretford and Altrincham. The frequent X50 service runs from Manchester city centre and is the simplest direct option from Piccadilly Gardens. Tickets are part of the Bee Network for integrated travel across Greater Manchester.
Where to Eat at Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre eating offer is on a different scale to most UK shopping centres. The Orient food court occupies a themed plaza at one end of the centre and houses the bulk of the quick-service options, while sit-down restaurants are spread across the centre and along the Great Hall. Notable options include:
- San Carlo — Italian, sit-down
- Tampopo — pan-Asian, family friendly with kids-eat-free promotions in school holidays
- The Real Greek — sharing-plate Greek
- Las Iguanas — Latin American, table service
- Coast to Coast and Est Est Est — American and Italian dining classics
- Five Guys, Shake Shack, Wingstop, Slim Chickens — premium fast-casual
- PRET, Costa, Starbucks, BLANK STREET COFFEE — daytime coffee and lunch
Restaurant hours typically run later than the boutique close — most sit-down restaurants serve through to 10.00pm or 11.00pm even on standard trading days. If you want to combine an early-evening meal with a final hour of shopping, arriving for a 5.30pm sitting then heading to the boutiques in the last hour before close works well outside the busiest weekends.
Trafford Centre Opening Times: Frequently Asked Questions
What time do shops open at Trafford Centre?
The shops open at 10am Monday to Saturday and at 12pm on Sunday. The later Sunday open reflects the Sunday Trading Act, which limits large stores to six hours of trading on Sundays. During the December festive period the centre opens earlier on Boxing Day to handle the sale rush.
What time does Trafford Centre open?
The Trafford Centre opens at 10am Monday to Saturday and at 12pm on Sunday. During the December festive period the centre opens earlier on Boxing Day to handle the sale rush, often from around 9am.
What time does Trafford Centre close?
The standard close is 10pm Monday to Friday, 9pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. The earlier Sunday close fits the Sunday Trading Act six-hour window for stores over 280 square metres. During December most days extend later still, with selected late-shopping dates running beyond 10pm.
Is Trafford Centre open on Sundays?
Yes — every Sunday, 12pm to 6pm. The shorter Sunday day reflects the Sunday Trading Act, which restricts retail units over 280 square metres to six hours of trading on Sundays. Smaller shop floors, the food court and the Odeon cinema typically stay open longer.
Is Trafford Centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, with the exceptions of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, both of which are closed for retail units over 280 square metres under UK trading law. The early May, late May (spring) and August (summer) bank holiday Mondays typically run on extended hours, often to 8.00pm. Good Friday and Easter Monday also typically run on extended hours.
What are Trafford Centre Christmas opening times?
Christmas hours typically run on extended evening trading through December, with selected late-shopping dates in mid-to-late December running beyond the usual 10pm close. Christmas Eve (Thu 24 Dec 2026) closes early, Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec) is closed, and Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec) opens early for the sales. The exact 2026/27 festive schedule is published on the operator’s site each November — confirm nearer the time.
What are Trafford Centre Boxing Day opening times?
Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec 2026) typically opens earlier than the standard 10am to handle the sales rush — often from around 9am — and trades through to early evening. Promotional pricing tends to drop at door-open rather than building through the day, so for serious bargain-hunting it is worth arriving close to opening. The exact Boxing Day hours are confirmed by the operator in December.
Does Trafford Centre do late night shopping?
Yes. The Trafford Centre trades to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9pm on Saturday all year round, which makes it one of the few genuine late-night shopping destinations in Greater Manchester. December extends this further, with selected dates in the final fortnight running beyond 10pm — typically the last weekend before Christmas plus the days immediately before Christmas Eve, confirmed each November on the operator’s site.
What time is Trafford Centre open on Saturday?
The Trafford Centre is open on Saturday from 10am to 9pm — an eleven-hour trading day. Saturday is the busiest day of the week, so for a calmer browse arrive at the 10am open or come for the final couple of hours before the 9pm close.
What time is Trafford Centre open on Sunday?
The Trafford Centre is open on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. The six-hour day reflects the Sunday Trading Act limit for shop floors above 280 square metres. The food court, the Odeon cinema and the leisure venues — Namco Funscape, Laser Quest and Paradise Island Adventure Golf — all keep longer Sunday hours.
What are Trafford Centre Easter opening times?
Trafford Centre Easter opening times follow a published seasonal pattern. Easter Sunday is closed by law for retail units over 280 square metres under the Sunday Trading Act, with a small number of leisure operators (the cinema, food court restaurants, adventure golf) typically remaining open on shorter hours. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday all trade on extended hours, often to 8.00pm or 9.00pm. The exact Trafford Centre Easter opening times for each season are published on the operator’s site three to four weeks in advance.
What are Trafford Centre opening times bank holiday Mondays?
Trafford Centre opening times bank holiday Mondays typically run extended hours, often to 8.00pm. Easter Monday, the early May bank holiday Monday, the late May (spring) bank holiday Monday and the August (summer) bank holiday Monday all follow this extended pattern. The exact times are confirmed about three to four weeks before each bank holiday on the operator’s official opening hours page.
How many shops are at Trafford Centre?
The Trafford Centre houses more than 200 retailers and restaurants — a comprehensive list of shops in Trafford Centre across fashion, beauty, jewellery, electronics, home, sport and food. The Trafford Centre directory on the operator’s site lists the full and current line-up; the categorised guide above covers the headline shops at Trafford Centre across each major category.
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